Palm oilcomes from the fruit of the oil palm tree.
It also containssaturated and unsaturated fats.
Some studies have found evidence to promote the consumption of palm oil because of its nutritional and therapeutic properties.
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Palm oil also containstocotrienols, which may reduce LDL levels.
How the oil is used may also play a role.
Some also contain methodology problems.
More research in this area is necessary.
The effect of palm oil on cancer occurrence has not been studied well.
More research is necessary to determine whether palm oil plays a role intype 2 diabetes.
Impacts of Palm Oil Cultivation
Palm oil production involves large-scale deforestation, including slash-and-burn practices.
The liquid palm olein is typically bottled and sold as cooking oil.
The more solid palm stearin is often used in producing margarine, shortening, and vegetable ghee.
Oleic acid has been shown to have beneficial effects on serum lipids and cardiovascular disease.
Palm oil also contains properties that can have positive effects on LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
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